Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
NENT Landfill closedIssued at HKT 7:10
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Temporary Closure of the Hong Kong Wetland Park
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Temporary Closure of the Hong Kong Wetland Park
As Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is now in force, the Hong Kong Wetland Park is closed. The Park will re-open two hours after the signal is lowered. The Park will remain closed today if the signal No. 8 or above remains hoisted at 2pm. Any person or organisation who has paid a deposit for visiting today can contact the Park’s ticket office for refund arrangements or to change the visit date.
Issued at HKT 7:03
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Typhoon Wipha situation report (1)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Typhoon Wipha situation report (1)Issued at HKT 6:02
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Suspension of Immigration Services owing to Tropical Cyclone
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Suspension of Immigration Services owing to Tropical CycloneIssued at HKT 5:40
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Temporary closure of Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Temporary closure of Hong Kong-Macau Ferry TerminalIssued at HKT 0:55
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Temporary closure of China Ferry Terminal
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:
Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
The Marine Department announces that due to tropical cyclone warning signal No.8 issued, the China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui has been closed temporarily.
Public urged not to visit beaches for water sports activities during passage of typhoon
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Attention TV/ radio announcers:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
As Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is in force, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 20) that all gazetted beaches under its management are temporarily closed. In accordance with the Bathing Beaches Regulation under the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap. 132, sub. leg. E), any failure to comply with the temporary closure arrangements is an offence and the offender will be liable to a maximum fine of $2,000 and imprisonment up to 14 days upon conviction.
Members of the public should stay away from the shoreline during inclement weather, and should not conduct any water sports activities on beaches to avoid causing danger to themselves and rescue personnel.
Do not touch broken electrical conductors during typhoons
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
During a typhoon, you are advised not to touch any broken electrical cables. Report such cases to the electricity companies immediately. Touching broken electrical conductors can cause an electric shock and may result in fatality.
DSD urges public to stay alert of flooding (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The storm surge caused by the approach of Severe Tropical Storm Wipha may lead to a rise in sea levels in Tai Po Kau. To cope with possible flooding, the Drainage Services Department (DSD) has installed temporary water-filled flood barriers at Po Yick Lane and Pak Shing Street near Kwong Fuk Bridge along Lam Tsuen River in Tai Po, and placed water pumps in the vicinity of Tai Po Market and Sam Mun Tsai New Village. The DSD has also provided sandbags at Kwong Fuk Road, Wai Yan Street, Nam Shing Street, On Fu Road, Plover Cove Road and Sam Mun Tsai New Village, etc for public use if needed.
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The DSD urges members of the public to stay away from river channels and avoid passing by relevant locations. They may call the DSD’s 24-hour drainage hotline at 2300 1110 to report blockage of public drainage channels or flooding to facilitate early handling by the DSD.
Mainland youth exchange programme for Leadership Institute on Narcotics concludes (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Mainland youth exchange programme for Leadership Institute on Narcotics concludes
Led by the Chief Superintendent of Police Narcotics Bureau, Mr Ng Kwok-cheung, the Principal President of L.I.O.N., Mr Kerry Wong, and the President, Mr Godfrey Ngai, the delegation visited the Shenzhen Junior Police Camp under the Shenzhen Public Security Bureau. They engaged with the Mainland youth “Anti-drug Pioneers”, discussing future collaborative efforts between the two places, and topics such as “space oil drug”.
The mentees also toured biotechnology and low-altitude economy industry facilities in Shenzhen, where they participated in genetics experiments and gained knowledge about how drone systems integrate with smart city development. These activities deepened their understanding of the country’s innovation and technology development, as well as the application of these technologies in combating drug abuse.
The “Together, We Fight Against Drugs” Shenzhen-Hong Kong exchange programme has been organised by L.I.O.N. for three consecutive years, in partnership with the Narcotics Control Department of the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau and the Hong Kong Shenzhen Youth Association, demonstrating both sides’ commitment to promoting youth drug prevention initiatives.
Established in 2021, L.I.O.N. recruits 100 secondary school students and undergraduates annually. Through drug knowledge workshops, leadership training camps, visits, as well as Mainland and overseas exchange programmes, it nurtures young leaders who promote drug awareness and prevention in the community and schools.
Issued at HKT 20:54
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